The Block's Scott Cam set to hand down 'penalty' for contestants involved in 'cheating scandal' By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:21 BST, 2 September 2021 | Updated: 10:22 BST, 2 September 2021 Viewcomments The whiteboard 'cheating scandal' has rocked the contestants and production of The Block for the past week. Host Scott Cam is set to hand down a 'penalty' to the contestants involved in the controversy - Luke and Josh Packham, and Tanya and Vito. In a newly released promo for Sunday's episode on 9Now, which has been dubbed 'the scolding of the century', the 58-year-old did not mince his words when he laid down the law to the contestants at Block HQ. 'The scolding of the century': The Block's Scott Cam is set to hand down a 'penalty' for contestants involved in the controversial 'cheating scandal' 'I've been asked by many that a penalty be levied… I've thought long and hard about this and I've come to a decision,' he said. The clip then cuts to Josh, who said: 'Whatever the punishment is we'll take it on the chin. 'If it's getting kicked off The Block it's getting kicked off The Block,' the former Love Island star conceded. Elsewhere, Scott and co-presenter Shelley Craft spoke to Tanya and Vito at their worksite for clarity about their part in the scandal. Josh said in a piece-to-camera: 'Whatever the punishment is we'll take on the chin.' Pictured are Josh and Luke Packham Embroiled: Also involved in the controversy are Tanya and Vito Guccione 'You guys had the production schedule for three weeks,' Scott said. 'Well that's the theory,' Tanya answered, but Scott hit right back saying: 'No it's not. That's a fact.' Shelley also called out the twins for also having the schedule, telling them: 'You're being charged guilty of cheating.' Elsewhere, Scott and co-presenter Shelley Craft spoke to Tanya and Vito at their worksite for clarity about their part in the scandal Difference of opinion: Scott scolded them for having the production schedule for three weeks. 'Well that's the theory,' Tanya answered, but Scott hit right back saying: 'No it's not. That's a fact' The scandal unfolded when veteran couple Ronnie and Georgia revealed to producers that Josh and Luke Packham had a copy of the production schedule. The schedule gives an advantage as it allows for all kinds of preparations to be made in advanced ahead of room reveals and challenge days. Foremen Keith and Dan interrogated builders and tradies on what they knew until it was eventually revealed that the photo originated from Tanya and Vito. Admission: In a previous episode, Tanya confessed to producers that she had the photo in the first instance which was sent to her by a mysterious 'ex-tradie' Tanya confessed to producers that she had the photo in the first instance which was sent to her by a mysterious 'ex-tradie.' Last week, Scott spoke to Who magazine about the scandal, saying: 'I was very disappointed, and I was angry to be quite frank with you.' Scott said he was particularly upset because the cheating impacted the 'build of The Block' and the 'integrity' of the competition. 'It affected the integrity of it and I think jeopardised this season,' he remarked. The Block continues Sunday at 7pm on Channel Nine Drama ahead: The Block continues Sunday at 7pm on Channel Nine Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility